The Nuclear Arms Race Is Accelerating — and the U.N. Looks Increasingly Powerless

The UN's Non-Proliferation Treaty conference elected Iran as a vice president despite its non-compliance with nuclear safeguards, undermining the conference's credibility. North Korea, China, and Russia are rapidly expanding their nuclear arsenals, with North Korea expected to possess up to 100 warheads within years and China potentially reaching 1,500 warheads by 2035. Public pressure in South Korea and Japan for independent nuclear capabilities is increasing as these countries reassess their reliance on U.S. nuclear deterrence.